Yardbarker: Jussi Markkanenhttp://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/players/jussi_markkanen/5199
Recent articles about Jussi Markkanenen-usBest post-lockout Ranger: Round 1, Vinny Prospal (5) vs. Steve Valiquette (12)As the offseason wears on, us and Matt Josephs of Blue Line Station (Twitter: 11Matt_Josephs8) will be running a tournament for the Best Ranger since the 2005 lockout. Yesterday we saw #8 Chris Drury beat #9 Marek Malik. Today’s matchup is #5 Vinny Prospal vs. #12 Steve Valiquette.
Vinny Prospal (acquired – 2009 unrestricted free agent)
It’s hard to believe that Prospal only spent two years with the Rangers. He made a big impression with fans in his first year, putting up 20-38-58 while finding great chemistry with Marian Gaborik. Prospal’s second season was marred by a knee injury, but when he returned he still put up 9-14-23 in 29 games. Prospal is one of the few that could still play the game effectively in his mid-late thirties, and the Rangers got 29-52-81 in 104 games from Prospal. Plus, they also got extremely orange skin and some great goal celebration faces (here, here, here).
The Rangers let Prospal walk after the injury shortened season. Prospal went to the Columbus Rangers West 10 Aug 2013 13:30:18 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/best_post_lockout_ranger_round_1_vinny_prospal_5_vs_steve_valiquette_12/s1_8405_14259806
http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/best_post_lockout_ranger_round_1_vinny_prospal_5_vs_steve_valiquette_12/s1_8405_14259806Best post-lockout Ranger: Round 1, Vinny Prospal (5) vs. Steve Valiquette (12)http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/articles/best_post_lockout_ranger_round_1_vinny_prospal_5_vs_steve_valiquette_12/s1_8405_14259806http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngPreseason Game 7: Rangers at EV ZugOPPONENT: EV Zug
NOTABLE NHLers: Jussi Markkanen (former Ranger), Glen Metropolit.
RANGERS LINEUP:
Brian Boyle-Brad Richards-Marian Gaborik
Brandon Dubinsky-Artem Anisimov-Ryan Callahan
Ruslan Fedotenko-Erik Christensen-Brandon Prust
Mike Rupp-Derek Stepan-Mats Zuccarello
Ryan McDonagh-Dan Girardi
Michael Del Zotto-Steve Eminger
Brendan Bell-Stu Bickel
Martin Biron
Scott Stajcer
STATE OF THE BLUESHIRTS: The Rangers are 4-1-1 this preseason, but have not looked overly impressive while amassing that impressive record. They were sloppy against Slovan, and have taken entirely too many penalties against teams that are supposed to be inferior opponents. They would not be 4-1-1 if they played this way against NHL opponents. With the roster essentially set, it’s time to get their act together and finish the preseason strong.
CRAZY THOUGHT: Bickel scores a goal.
OPPONENT’S BLOG: N/A
PREDICTION: Rangers 4, Zug 1.
The game is on at 2pm on MSG. If there’s a live stream, I’ll post it here.03 Oct 2011 12:30:49 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/preseason_game_7_rangers_at_ev_zug/s1_8405_7185799
http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/preseason_game_7_rangers_at_ev_zug/s1_8405_7185799Preseason Game 7: Rangers at EV Zughttp://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/articles/preseason_game_7_rangers_at_ev_zug/s1_8405_7185799http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngEulogy: Remembering the 2010-11 Detroit Red Wings
(Ed. Note: As the Stanley Cup Playoffs continue, we're bound to lose some friends along the journey. We've asked for these losers, gone but not forgotten, to be eulogized by the people who knew the teams best: The fans who hated them the most. Here is Puck Daddy columnist and noted lover of all things Detroit Ryan Lambert, fondly recalling the 2010-11 Detroit Red Wings. Again, this was not written by us ... OK, by all of us. Also: This is a roast and you will be offended by it, so don't take it so seriously.)
By Ryan Lambert
Ladies and gentlemen and Red Wings fans, we are gathered here today to celebrate mourn the loss of the Detroit Red Wings. They were taken from us far too late. The end of the regular season would have been a perfect time.
It's especially sad that it ended this way, particularly in this season, as it was truly a year of milestones for what Detroit-based troglodytes consider to be one of the league's most historic franchises, despite mountains of evidence to the contrary.13 May 2011 16:42:54 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/eulogy_remembering_the_2010_11_detroit_red_wings/s1_7429_4724560
http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/eulogy_remembering_the_2010_11_detroit_red_wings/s1_7429_4724560Eulogy: Remembering the 2010-11 Detroit Red Wingshttp://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/articles/eulogy_remembering_the_2010_11_detroit_red_wings/s1_7429_4724560http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngFive Reasons Dan Tencer of 630 CHED Radio Loves HockeyOur series "5 Reasons I Love Hockey" features
puckheads from all walks of life revealing five things that either made
them a fan or that keep them watching hockey. It will run every weekday
through August. Enjoy.Dan Tencer is the host of Inside Sports on Edmonton's 630 CHED and the host of Oilers Radio Network broadcasts. He's also a blogger and Tweeter. He's also our second Smythe Division representative this week!With that, here are 5 Reasons Dan Tencer of 630 CHED Radio Loves Hockey: 1. My dad. It's obvious, right? First NHL game, with my dad. First jersey, bought by my dad. Minor hockey practices at all hours of the morning, driven by my dad. The passion I have for the game simply wouldn't be there if it wasn't for him. We have an old VHS somewhere of the first Oilers game he ever took me to; it was televised and they kept showing me, the cute, fat kid in the crowd trying to stay awake. And there was my dad, back when he still had hair. One of my favorite hockey moments came during 14 Aug 2009 10:05:35 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/five_reasons_dan_tencer_of_630_ched_radio_loves_hockey/s1_7429_985868
http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/five_reasons_dan_tencer_of_630_ched_radio_loves_hockey/s1_7429_985868Five Reasons Dan Tencer of 630 CHED Radio Loves Hockeyhttp://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/articles/five_reasons_dan_tencer_of_630_ched_radio_loves_hockey/s1_7429_985868http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png